Words similar to dire

Example sentences for: dire

How can you use “dire” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The militancy of the Sikhs came about only as Nanak’s successors got embroiled in politics — with dire results for the Sikhs — when their leaders challenged the Mughals.
And the shout became a dire warning of imminent danger.
Even so, Prime Minister Bill Skate assures the interviewer that this is not a sign of "dire economic strife."
Maybe the reasons aren't so dire.
A piece dampens enthusiasm about recent rises in Asia's stock markets: Asian economies are still in dire shape and governments are not doing nearly enough to restore fiscal stability.